Gabrielle Ornate spins a Mystical, Gritty Rock fable with “Stolen Faces”

In an age when rock music often feels either over-polished or nostalgically derivative, Gabrielle Ornate emerges as a singular force: a bohemian visionary weaving mythology, rock grit, and pop sensibility into a spellbinding sonic tapestry. Her latest single, “Stolen Faces,” is more than a song — it’s a modern fable cloaked in shimmering riffs, impassioned vocals, and cosmic atmosphere. It’s the kind of track that reminds you rock can still be both primal and poetic.

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Canary Complex shares a Cinematic Rock opus on album, "A Whisper of Spring"

In an era where genre lines blur and musical identities often feel transient, Canary Complex’s A Whisper of Spring arrives as a bold, cohesive statement—an album that not only embraces its influences but reimagines them into something wholly original. The solo project of American multi-instrumentalist, Canary Complex has been quietly redefining visual kei for a global audience, and this latest release is a testament to that vision.​

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Manuel Pasquinelli’s “Heartbeat Drumming” is a meditative masterstroke of Percussive innovation

In an era where digital perfection often overshadows human nuance, Swiss drummer Manuel Pasquinelli's Heartbeat Drumming: Bellmund Session emerges as a profound testament to the organic essence of rhythm. Known for his work with Sonar and collaborations with David Torn, Pasquinelli ventures into uncharted territory with this solo endeavor, aligning his drumming with the natural cadence of his own heartbeat.

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Kevin Johnson & Nick Bowen groove endlessly on album, “Moves Like A Record”

Kevin Johnson & Nick Bowen aren’t chasing trends. On Moves Like A Record, their sixth studio collaboration, the two artists continue to carve out a sonic identity rooted in raw expression, indie rock intimacy, and a poetic sense of time and space. It’s an album that doesn't just play — it breathes, pulses, and spins with emotion, just like the title suggests. And like a beloved vinyl on the turntable, it’s got that lived-in warmth that you want to keep coming back to.

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Noctæra’s “Never Came To Be” creates a euphoric Pop Quest

In a time when pop often plays it safe, Noctæra charts a bold new path—one paved with medieval intrigue, digital disconnection, and glowing production highs. Their latest single, “Never Came To Be,” is more than just a luminous synth-pop track—it’s a mythical adventure wrapped in an irresistible rhythmic pulse. Drawing listeners into a fantasy realm where the lines between reality and game blur, the song becomes a glittering lament for something beautiful that almost happened… but didn’t.

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Harry Kappen fights misinformation with anthemic single, "Break These Chains"

In an era increasingly muddled by misinformation and digital noise, Dutch multi-instrumentalist and music therapist Harry Kappen isn’t here to whisper—he’s here to roar. On his latest single “Break These Chains,” the second release from his new album Four (via MTS Records), Kappen makes a defiant, electrified stand against the pervasive spread of fake news and propaganda. It’s a powerfully anthemic rock song with heart, purpose, and grit—and it just might be one of the most rousing protest songs of the year.

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Flavus Nova's "Blur" is a cathartic Alt-Pop Anthem for the overwhelmed

In a sonic landscape that’s increasingly saturated with surface-level emotion, Flavus Nova’s latest single “Blur” cuts through the noise with searing honesty and raw vulnerability. It’s a track that doesn’t just wear its heart on its sleeve—it pulses with it, wrapping lyrical pain in melodic power and alt-pop energy. “Blur” is the kind of song that stays with you long after the final chorus fades, not just because of its infectious hooks, but because of its sincerity.

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AI with a human heart: DayEyez soars on “Cast Away”

With “Cast Away,” DayEyez emerges not just as a boundary-pusher in the alt-rock world, but as a genuine contender for the kind of emotionally driven, arena-filling anthems that defined a generation. This AI-driven project might seem like it belongs to the future, but its heartbeat is undeniably human. The track is steeped in raw emotion, cinematic ambition, and sky-scraping rock energy that hits just as hard in headphones as it does in the soul.

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Emdee unleashes a sultry & simmering new single, "Tame”

Emdee’s latest single “Tame” is anything but. Despite its title, the track simmers with a barely-contained intensity—sensual, shadowy, and emotionally raw. With its slick production and soul-stirring vocals, “Tame” isn't just a song—it's an atmosphere, a mood, a late-night confession caught in neon light and cigarette smoke. For fans of sultry R&B that walks the line between vulnerability and bravado, Emdee’s newest effort lands like a velvet hammer.

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Anie Delgado dives into beautiful destruction on “down with you”

Anie Delgado has never been afraid to get vulnerable, but with “down with you,” she doesn’t just open up—she unravels, rebuilds, and smolders with a clarity that’s as haunting as it is hypnotic. The latest single from her upcoming EP hopeless is a masterstroke of sonic duality: a tender confession wrapped in a slow-dance with destruction, carried by a voice so smooth it practically floats until the bass drags you down into the deep end.

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Greezy’s trilingual Groove hits home on “Come Back to Me”

In “Come Back to Me,” Greezy offers a masterclass in emotional vulnerability and sonic celebration, weaving a trilingual tale of regret and longing that lands like a love letter drenched in sunlight and second chances. Featuring Kayos KF and DJ Keishawn, the track is a lush, layered blend of Hip-Hop, Soul, R&B, and the unmistakable heartbeat of Konpa—a melting pot of sound that moves the body as much as it stirs the heart.

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Rougaroux rise from the ashes on genre-building album, "Graveyard Smash"

From the first guttural notes of Rougaroux’s long-awaited debut LP Graveyard Smash, it’s clear this isn’t just a band making noise—it’s a band making a statement. Over four years in the making, this Vancouver-based quintet delivers an album that is as furious as it is vulnerable, as melodic as it is monstrous, and as defiantly queer as anything post-punk has seen in recent memory.

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Mary Knoblock’s "Spiritus" is a Dreamscape etched in sound

Mary Knoblock’s Spiritus isn’t just an album—it’s an echo. A whisper across time. A fog-drenched séance of dreams, memories, and emotion wrapped in the hushed glow of ethereal electropop. It doesn’t ask you to listen; it pulls you in, surrounds you in a spectral world where lo-fi vocals haunt the edges of shimmering synths, and where the line between music and poetry dissolves completely.

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JoeJas shares genre-smashing, lore-building brilliance on "Left Handed Bandit"

This is JoeJas’ fifth album, and his most conceptually rich work to date. Clocking in at just over 20 minutes over nine tracks, Left Handed Bandit is a tight, genre-blurring triumph that lives at the intersection of alternative hip-hop, jazz, rock, and R&B. But to call it just a sonic experiment would be to miss the bigger picture—this album is world-building at its most artful, anchored by the mysterious and mischievous figure of the "bandit," a character channeling Joe’s own experiences with being outcasted, the chaos of adulthood, and the twisted comedy of modern relationships.

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Vincent J. Rigney crowns a dream in “Rock N’ Roll King”

Vincent J. Rigney’s “Rock N’ Roll King” is less a single and more a sepia-toned memory come to life, wrapped in the warm twang of Americana and the unshakable pulse of classic rock. Lifted from his EP Rocky Road, the song is both a tribute and a time machine—a personal retelling of a childhood fantasy that carries the grit of real-life experience, set to a melody that feels like it’s been playing on the jukebox of Rigney’s heart for decades.

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Post Animal Reunite with Djo for New Album "IRON", New Single "Last Goodbye" Out Now

Post Animal, the Chicago-based psych and prog rock quintet, returns with “Last Goodbye,” the lead single from their forthcoming album IRON, set to release on July 25th. This track not only signifies a sonic evolution for the band but also marks a poignant reunion with former bandmate Joe Keery, known for his solo project Djo. Their collaboration rekindles the creative synergy that defined their early days, offering fans a glimpse into the matured artistry that has developed over seven years apart.

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